Yamaha R15 V4 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500
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Overview
| Specs Score | 35 / 100 | 50 / 100 Better Specs |
General
| Model | R15 V4 | Ninja 500 |
| Type | Sports | Sports |
| Colors | Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition, Metallic Grey, Racing Blue, Vivid Magenta Metallic, Intensity White, Dark Knight, Metallic Red | Metallic Carbon Grey |
| Automotive Battery Details | 12V, 4.0Ah | |
| Warranty Details | 2 years, Upto 30000 Kms | 3 years, Upto 36000 Kms |
Engine and Transmission Details
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin |
| Engine Displacement | 155 cc | 451 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Valves/Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Valve Configuration | SOHC | |
| Maximum Power | 18.1 bhp @ 10000rpm | 44.79 bhp @ 9000rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 14.2 Nm @ 7500rpm | 42.6 Nm @ 6000rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual, with Quickshifter | Manual, Return Shift |
| Fuel Supply System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection: 32 mm x 2 |
| Start Type | Self | Self |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Bore | 58 mm | 70 mm |
| Stroke | 58.7 mm | 58.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.6 : 1 | 11.3:1 |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed Manual Gear Box | 6 Speed Manual Gear Box |
| Drive Type | Chain Drive | Chain Drive |
| Clutch Type | Wet, Multiple-disc | Wet Multi-Disc |
| Extra Features | Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump |
Performance Details
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11 L | 14 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| E20 Fuel Compliant | Yes | |
| Variable Valve Actuation | Yes | |
| Emission Norm Compliance | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) |
Suspension and Braking Details
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork) | 41mm Telescopic |
| Rear Suspension | Linked-Type Monocross Suspension | Bottom-link Uni-trak, Gas-charged Shock with Adjustable Preload |
| Brake Type | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) |
| Brake Size | 282 mm (Front), 220 mm (Rear) | 320 mm (Front), 220 mm (Rear) |
| Caliper Front | Balanced Actuation Dual-Piston | |
| Caliper Rear | Dual-Piston | |
| Frame Details | Deltabox | Trellis, High-tensile Steel |
| Suspension And Braking Features | Grey Color Muffler Guard, Grey Colored Aluminum Swingarm | OBD2B Compliant |
Body Design Details
| Kerb Weight | 141 kg | 171 kg |
| Length | 1990 mm | 1995 mm |
| Width | 725 mm | 730 mm |
| Height | 1135 mm | 1120 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 145 mm |
| Wheel Base | 1325 mm | 1375 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 2 Seater | 2 Seater |
| Seat Height | 815 mm | 785 mm |
| Seat Details | Special Seat | Split Type Stepped Seat |
| Wheel Design | Alloy Wheel | Alloy Wheel |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Tyre Size Front | 100/80-17M/C 52P | 110/70R17M/C 54H |
| Tyre Size Rear | 140/70R17M/C 66H | 150/60R17M/C 66H |
| Wheel Travel | 120 mm (Front), 130 mm (Rear) |
Comfort and Convenience Details
| Ride Modes | Track, Street | |
| Side Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger Footrest | Yes | |
| Passenger Backrest | No | |
| Passenger Grab Handle | Yes |
Safety Features
| Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes, Dual Channel | |
| Traction Control | Yes | |
| Side Stand Indicator | Yes | |
| Side Stand Cut Off Switch | Yes | |
| Kill Switch | Yes | |
| Dual Horn | Yes |
Lights and Indicators
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| Projector Headlamps | Yes | |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | Yes, LED DRLs | Yes, LED DRLs |
| Tail Lights | LED | LED |
| Brake Lights | LED | LED |
| Gear Position Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
| Fuel Meter | Digital | Digital |
| Odometer | Digital | |
| Tripmeter | Yes | |
| Turn Indicator Type | LED | LED |
| Fuel Consumption Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
| Clock | Yes | Yes |
| Distance To Empty Indicator | Yes |
Instrument Cluster Details
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Digital |
Connected Technology
| Connected Tech | Yes, Y-Connect | |
| App To Bike Connectivity | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Vehicle Status | Yes | |
| Call Alert | Yes | |
| SMS Alert | Yes | |
| Other Connected Features | Last Parking Location, Revs Dashboard, Maintenance Recommendations, Malfunction Notification, Phone Battery Level Status |
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